Which way does a fan turn? Sorry, I never noticed

The Queen of England will attend the Kentucky Derby. I hope to meet her at the beer store. ... Yesterday's sports section says "NFL experts say the Detroit Lions had a great draft this year." Death, where is thy kiss? ... Anyone who wants to support the troops should eat spaghetti at Ted's Firehouse Pub Sunday afternoon. More information tomorrow.

My secret shame: I have always been remarkably unobservant when it comes to my visual surroundings. A friend sent this 25-question quiz that tests observation skills. I got 15 right. See if you can beat a professional reporter!
1. On a standard traffic light, is the green on the top or bottom?
2. How many states are there in the USA? (Don't laugh, some people don't know.)
3. In which hand is the Statue of Liberty's torch?
4. What six colors are on the classic Campbell's soup label?
5. What two numbers on the telephone dial don't have letters by them?
6. When you walk does your left arm swing with your right or left leg? (Don't you dare get up to see!)
7. How many matches are in a standard pack?
8. On the United States flag is the top stripe red or white?
9. What is the lowest number on the FM dial?
10. Which way does water go down the drain, counter or clockwise?
11. Which way does a "no smoking" sign's slash run?
12. How many channels on a VHF TV dial?
13 On which side of a women's blouse are the buttons?
14. Which way do fans rotate?
15 How many sides does a stop sign have?
16. Do books have even-numbered pages on the right or left side?
17 How many lug nuts are on a standard car wheel?
18. How many sides are there on a standard pencil?
19. Sleepy, Happy, Sneezy, Grumpy, Dopey, Doc. Who's missing?
20. How many hot dog buns are in a standard package?
21. On which playing card is the card maker's trademark?
22. On which side of a Venetian blind is the cord that adjusts the opening between the slats?
23. There are 12 buttons on a touch tone phone. What 2 symbols bear no digits?
24 How many curves are there in the standard paper clip?
25. Does a merry-go-round turn counter or clockwise?
Answers: 1.) bottom; 2.) 50; 3.) right; 4.) blue, red, white, yellow, black and gold; 5.) 1, 0; 6.) right; 7.) 20; 8.) red; 9.) 88; 10.) clockwise (north of the equator); 11.) toward the bottom right; 12.) 12 (there is no Channel 1); 13.) left; 14.) clockwise as you look at it; 15.) eight; 16.) left; 17.) five; 18.) six; 19.) Bashful; 20.) eight; 21.) ace of spades; 22.) left; 23.) * and #; 24.) three; 25.) counter-clockwise.

What to expect tomorrow: Going back to journalism school is out of the question because none will have me. But I will try another take on JCC's Steele Fund. This time it will be a column in the Citizen Patriot. Still only 50 cents!